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Assisted dying in doubt as rollout could be delayed until at least 2029
Assisted dying in doubt as rollout could be delayed until at least 2029
A Liberal Democrat MP warns the delay could push assisted dying legislation beyond the next general election - meaning it could be "abandoned altogether".
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'Worst ever' wildfires rage in South Korea, killing at least 18 people
'Worst ever' wildfires rage in South Korea, killing at least 18 people
South Korea's acting president Han Duck-soo says the damage is "snowballing" - with a 1,300-year-old temple among the buildings destroyed.
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The new rules facing European nationals who want to visit UK
Everything you need to know about the UK's new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
Many people travelling to the UK already need to apply for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) - but the scheme is being extended.
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Sarah Everard's parents call for tougher sentences for violent criminals
Sarah Everard's parents call for tougher sentences for violent criminals
Jeremy and Susan Everard are part of a new group called Justice for Victims, which says it has formed because of concerns that serious criminals are escaping proper punishment.
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Prince Harry 'in shock' as he quits charity that he set up in honour of Diana
Prince Harry 'in shock' as he quits Sentebale charity set up in honour of Princess Diana
The prince was in Lesotho to see the charity's work a few months ago but now he says he has no choice but to part ways.
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Trump urged to fire defence secretary after leaking of military plans
Donald Trump urged to fire US defence secretary Pete Hegseth after leaking of military plans
The US president has attempted to downplay the leak of US airstrikes on Yemen's Houtis to a journalist via the Signal messaging app, suggesting the chat among high-ranking officials contained "no classified information".
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Reeves expected to announce further welfare cuts in spring statement
Chancellor Rachel Reeves expected to announce further welfare cuts in spring statement
Ministers are scrambling to find further welfare savings after the budget watchdog said last week's package would save £1.6bn less than ministers thought.
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Insufficient evidence to prosecute farmer after cows trampled rambler, inquest hears
Insufficient evidence to prosecute farmer after cows trampled rambler to death in Northumberland, inquest hears
After two walkers were attacked by cows in 2019, farmer Robert Scott erected warning signs. But an inquest has heard that, a year later, Malcolm Flynn suffered fatal injuries when cattle charged and trampled him near Gilsland.
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Peace, but at what price? Actions will matter more than words
Peace, but at what price? Actions will matter more than words
Analysing the substance of the US-brokered agreement between Russia and Ukraine requires a sifting of the spin from all sides.
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Spring statement: Reeves can make decisions on cuts without too much fallout for now - but worse could come
Spring statement: Rachel Reeves can make decisions on spending cuts without too much fallout for now - but worse could be yet to come
The chancellor is expected to announce a raft of cuts six months on from her October budget. And in six months' time, she may well have to come back for more in the form of tax rises or deeper cuts.
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Senedd votes to restrict supermarket meal deals in Wales
Meal deals: Politicians vote to restrict multi-buy promotions in Wales
Free re-fills and top-ups of sugary drinks will also be curtailed under the newly-passed legislation.
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Bird flu has potential to become pandemic, says UK expert
H5N1 strain of bird flu has potential to become pandemic, says UK expert
The infection was detected in a single sheep in Yorkshire on Monday and, while bird flu does not spread easily to people, the UKHSA has ranked the H5N1 strain as an "emerging infection" in England.
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Oasis fans may have been misled, watchdog says as it calls for Ticketmaster changes
Oasis fans may have been misled, watchdog says as it calls for Ticketmaster changes
Ticketmaster labelled some seated tickets as "platinum" and sold them for nearly 2.5 times the price of equivalent standard tickets, and there were two categories of standing tickets at different prices, leaving many fans paying a higher price than they expected.
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Container ship involved in North Sea crash to be towed to Scotland
Solong container ship involved in North Sea crash to be towed to Scotland
The crash ruptured containers on the Solong and thousands of plastic pellets, called nurdles, have been washing up on beaches on the Norfolk coast, where a clean-up operation is ongoing.
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Corbyn brands benefit cuts a 'disgrace' and says many Labour MPs are 'upset'
Jeremy Corbyn brands benefit cuts a 'disgrace' and says many Labour MPs are 'upset'
The former Labour leader said the spring statement is an opportunity for Rachel Reeves to reverse her spending cuts and impose a wealth tax instead - accusing Labour of imposing austerity on the country.
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UK's fiscal position as tight as ever but expect a different focus in spring statement
UK's fiscal position as tight as ever but expect a different focus from Rachel Reeves at the spring statement
Expect a shift away from talking about green tech like wind and solar power to the defence sector from Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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Families pay tribute to teenagers killed in motorbike crash
Wrexham: Families pay tribute to teenagers killed in motorbike crash
Owen Aaran Jones, 19, and Adam Watkiss-Thomas, 18, died after the crash involving a yellow Honda 125cc motorcycle in the New Broughton area.
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King and Queen's state visit to Vatican postponed as Pope recovers from illness, palace says
King and Queen's state visit to Vatican postponed as Pope recovers from illness, palace says
Tuesday 25 March 2025 17:07, UK
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Newborn baby's body found in bag in Notting Hill
Newborn baby's body found in bag outside church in Notting Hill
Tuesday 25 March 2025 17:05, UK
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Grandparents of toddler whose remains were found in French Alps are arrested on suspicion of murder
Emile Soleil: Grandparents of French toddler whose remains were found in French Alps are arrested on suspicion of murder
The two-year-old's remains were discovered eight months after he was last seen walking near his grandparents' house in July 2023.
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Pizza Hut franchisee accused of 'wage theft' as workers stage protest
Pizza Hut franchisee in Scotland accused of 'wage theft' as workers stage protest
Glenshire Group said it is "absolutely committed to robust employment practices" and is "very much listening" to colleagues to understand where there are concerns and how to swiftly resolve them.
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Five lions rescued from Ukraine are welcomed to new 'forever home' in UK
Five lions rescued from Ukraine are welcomed to new 'forever home' in UK
One of the lions was unable to stand because of severe concussion caused by shell shock during the conflict - while another was rescued from a flat where she was being kept as a family pet.
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RAF engineers who stole Paddington Bear statue 'antithesis' of everything he stands for, judge says
RAF engineers who stole Paddington Bear statue 'antithesis' of everything he stands for, judge says
Daniel Heath and William Lawrence, both 22-year-old engineers at RAF Odiham in Hampshire, had been drinking when they damaged the statue at 2am after a night out in Newbury, Berkshire, on 2 March.
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Former footballer Joey Barton found guilty of assaulting his wife
Former footballer Joey Barton found guilty of assaulting his wife
Tuesday 25 March 2025 15:54, UK
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Ukraine and Russia agree Black Sea ceasefire deal
Ukraine and Russia agree Black Sea ceasefire deal after talks involving US in Saudi Arabia
Tuesday 25 March 2025 15:38, UK
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Lower Thames Crossing approved 16 years after work began
Lower Thames Crossing plan for Kent and Essex approved - 16 years after work on road scheme started
Work on the Lower Thames Crossing has been ongoing since 2009. It would connect the A2 and M2 in Kent to the A13 and M25 in Essex via a 2.6-mile tunnel under the River Thames.
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JD Vance even less popular with Brits than Donald Trump, new polls shows
JD Vance even less popular with Brits than Donald Trump, new polls shows
A poll by Ipsos shows just 14% have a favourable view of the US vice president, compared with 21% for Donald Trump. It comes after Mr Vance was implicated in a security breach after a Signal chat was accidentally leaked to a US journalist.
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Police no longer treating fire that shut Heathrow Airport as 'potentially criminal matter'
Police no longer treating fire that shut Heathrow Airport as 'potentially criminal matter'
Tuesday 25 March 2025 15:01, UK
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Isle of Man to become first of British Isles to legalise assisted dying
Isle of Man to become first of British Isles to legalise assisted dying
The Assisted Dying Bill needs royal assent before it becomes law. It would see adults who have resided on the Isle of Man for five years and who have a terminal illness with a life expectancy of no more than 12 months being allowed to use the service.
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